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The Children's Aid Society

New York, New York  ·  EIN 135562191  ·  Private foundation

The Children's Aid Society is a private foundation based in New York, New York. Its most recent IRS Form 990-PF reports $2.8M in grants paid and $470.4M in total assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 45 individual grants from this funder — $2.7M awarded across 2018–2024 — including its support for higher education. Below is its full funding profile.

$2.8M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$470.4M
Total assets
45
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What The Children's Aid Society funds

The Children's Aid Society's giving carries a documented focus on higher education, k-12 education, youth development.

Higher EducationK-12 EducationYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, men boys, women girls.

childrenmen boyswomen girls

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for The Children's Aid Society, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Children's Aid College Prep Charter School
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$500K2023
Children's Aid College Prep Charter School
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$500K2022
Children's Aid College Prep Charter School
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$500K2024
Youth Ministries for Peace and Justice
GENERAL SUPPORT
Bronx, NY$125K2020
Phipps Neighborhood Inc
general support
New York, NY$125K2020
Children's Aid College Prep Charter School
general support
Bronx, NY$92K2020
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation
general support
New York, NY$80K2020
Trustees of Boston College
general support
Chestnut Hill, MA$80K2018
Alvin Ailey Dance Foundation
general support
New York, NY$80K2019
Helen Keller International
general support
New York, NY$44K2019
Hellen Keller International
general support
New York, NY$44K2018
Kipps Bay Boys & Girls Club Inc
GENERAL SUPPORT
Bronx, NY$42K2022
Boys and Girls Club of Mosholu
GENERAL SUPPORT
Bronx, NY$38K2022
New Vision for Public Schools
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$35K2022
The New York Foundling
GENERAL SUPPORT
New York, NY$35K2020

The Children's Aid Society giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$216K
2019$230K
2020$505K
2022$732K
2023$544K
2024$500K

How to apply for funding from The Children's Aid Society

The Children's Aid Society's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at childrensaidnyc.org.

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Frequently asked questions about The Children's Aid Society

Does The Children's Aid Society accept grant applications?
The Children's Aid Society's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does The Children's Aid Society fund?
The Children's Aid Society's grants focus on higher education. Recent recipients include Children's Aid College Prep Charter School, Children's Aid College Prep Charter School, Children's Aid College Prep Charter School. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does The Children's Aid Society give in grants?
The Children's Aid Society reported $2.8M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.7M over 45 grants.
Where is The Children's Aid Society located?
The Children's Aid Society is based in New York, New York. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 135562191.
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About this profile. This page is built from The Children's Aid Society's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with The Children's Aid Society. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.